Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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ICBM Established Physical Fitness as Goal ICBM was the only club of its kind in the city. The goal of the International Cult of Body Mashers was to promote physical fitness of its members. Several requirements had to be met by the students to receive an ICBM sweatshirt. A few of these were a hike of 25 miles, a hike to Mt. Lemmon, and wrestling for five minutes. After these tests were successfully passed the mem- ber was then eligible for his personal sweatshirt. One of the main activities of the club was their soccer team. The team had il official players and practiced three times a week for two hours. The ICBM club held a Faculty Soccer game November 22 in the football stadium. Half of the earnings went to send a boy to camp while the other half went to the club's . ICBM OFFlCERS1FR0NT ROW: Bob Schock, vice- presidentp Dan Fox, soccer captain. BACK ROW: Z,.......... Mark Arneson, presidentp Brock Tella, Chuck Schwartzmann, treasurer. 3 l 4. 'Ls .. treasury. ICBM Homecoming in Bob Deppe as for the '67-'68 James Lowell. ..,.., .,.,-- entered a float for which they christened Queen. Their advisor school year was Mr. ADVISOR Fritz Stud Rademacher kicked the ball to a team- The game was played against Southern Arizona James Lowell mate in the first winning soccer game of the season. School for Boys. The score was 6-0.

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Pep Club involved both boys and girls from all classes. its main objective was to spread spirit at games and to get the whole student body to ioin in and cheer in accordance with the cheer- leaders. Girls were required to wear a white long-sleeved blouse, a blue skirt and white gloves. Boys wore a long-sleeved white shirt and blue slacks. A homecoming float was made. The theme was Lions Turn Kitten and Go to Pot. At regular meetings, hand cheers were practiced and spirit signs were made. Lettermen's Club consisted of boys who had won a letter in a varsity sport. The purpose of the club was to raise money to spend for minor things de- sired in the athletic program that could not be obtained through the department budget. The annual Lettermen's Ball, a semi- formal dance, was held on May 3. LETTERMEN'S CLUB OFFICERS-Clark Canright, ser- vice-president, Jeff Lovin, secretary, Mark Canrighl, geanl at arms, Harry Lodge, president, Jerry Stump, sergeant qi arms, and Lettermen's Club Added to School Spirit LETTERMEN'S CLUB-FRONT ROW: Chuck Schwortzmonn, Tom Gustafson, Alan Espinola, Mike Culshall, Dan Turner, Hogan Smelker. BACK ROW: David Mc- Shapiro, Ted Phillips, Bob Vucasovich, Art Allen. SECOND ROW: Tom Stoops, Neal, Fred Emerling, Jerry Jones, Jim Skevinglon, Mike Bingham, Brock Tella. Fred Swiderski, Mark Arneson, Rick Riddle, Bill Ball, Dave Cutshaw, Larry

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s 15, MK! BOYS' PhY5iCal education Classes learned PYUPGY techniques f0l' lining W9i9l1fS- students and ioined the Weight Lifting Club to further develop and tone their Many boys became interested after taking the regular class offered to dll muscles. Meets were scheduled against high schools throughout the year. Judo, Weight Lifting Participated in Meets Two athletic clubs at P.V. were the Judo and Weight Lifting Clubs. These clubs helped to develop physical as well as mental fitness. Balance and technique were essentials for both sports. Judo Club taught students the art of unarmed self-defense. The object was to get an opponent oft balance in order to trip or hold him. Tactics used were those of non-resistance. Balance, strate- gy and skill were important in learning this sport. Judo was not a male sport only because more than halt the club members were girls. Girl members ex- celled in balance and coordination, Judo Club participants competed in several local and state meets. Mr. Austin was Judo Club advisor. Mr. Mondeau was in charge of the Weight Lifting Club. Only a limited num- ber of students could participate in this club because ot the lack of space in which to work. There was, however, a waiting list in case vacancies occurred. During first semester weight lifters chal- lenged Catalina in their first meet of the year. Later during second semester meets were scheduled with Rincon and the YMCA. The boys in Weight Lifting Club also published a pamphlet telling students about the activities of the organization. Rod Drake, a member of the Weight lifting Club, trained with the toe raise in preparation for a meet. JUDO OFFICERS: Lynne Thomas, president: Bill Holl- man, vice-president, Pat Collins, secretary-treasurer.